IP Frontiers: Copyright and design protection post-Star Athletica

On March 22, the U.S. Supreme Court released its much-anticipated decision in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands.1 As readers of The Daily Record may remember,2 the Star Athletica case was about whether the design elements (stripes, chevrons, lines, etc.) on cheerleading uniforms are eligible for copyright protection. In a 6-2 decision, the Supreme Court answered ...